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Microsoft Corporation. A $520 million verdict has been upheld in the lawsuit filed by Eolas Technologies and the University of California alleging patent infringement. Last August, a jury found that the company's Internet Explorer browser infringed on a University of California patent. (Jan-15-04) [ WQAD ] Legal Help If you have a similar... - Settlements and Verdicts: Ricomex
has been ordered to pay a total of 2-million to the families of six victims of the 1999 earthquake that caused the collapse of the factory that killed 39 employees. (Jan-20-04) [ IOL ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation, please click the link below to submit your complaint. ... - Settlements and Verdicts: Dynegy Inc.
Two subsidiaries and the four companies comprising West Coast Power, Dynegy's joint venture with NRG Energy Inc., have agreed to pay $3 million to settle charges from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that they violated power market trading rules during the Western energy crisis in 2000 and 2001. (Jan-20-04) [ MIAMI HERALD ] Legal Help I... - Settlements and Verdicts: Dayton Power and Light Co.
A $145.5 million settlement has been reached in 11 state and federal lawsuits filed on behalf of investors. The suits alleged that the company mismanaged investments. The settlement could affect 50,000 to 70,000 shareholders who bought company shares during the seven-year period covered by the lawsuits. (Nov-07-03) [ BUSINESS COURIER ] [ EMAIL LAW FIRM... - Ralphs Supermarket The Great Escape promotion
This case has been settled. Please visit our Homepage to view active cases. Ralphs Grocery Company has been accused of failing to disclose important terms and conditions to its customers participating in a promotion in California between June 4 and July 15, 2003, called "The Great Escape." The lawsuit alleges that Ralphs advertised that its Cl... - Settlements and Verdicts: Aerojet-General Corp.
A $10 million settlement has been reached in the lawsuit filed by American States Water Co., owner of Arden Cordova Water Service. The suit was filed in 1999 regarding drinking water wells near Aerojet which were contaminated by chemicals from rocket fuel and other pollutants. (Oct-16-03) [ BUSINESS JOURNAL ] [ PRESS RELEASE ] Legal Help If you hav... - Settlements and Verdicts: International Motors, CO.
A $1.1 million settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed by the state Attorney General's office. The suit alleged that the used car dealership had charged excess filing fees, improperly repossessed vehicles and violated other consumer protection laws. (Jan-10-04) [ 9NEWS ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be c... - Settlements and Verdicts: Snake River Lodge.
A $17.5 million verdict has been reached in the lawsuit filed on behalf of Joette Williams and her family. Williams and her husband were found unconscious on Aug. 2, 2001 at the resort due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Randy Williams died as a result of the poisoning, and his wife sustained brain damage and other injuries. (Dec-17-03) [ BILLINGS GAZET... - Settlements and Verdicts: Del Lago Partners Inc.
Del Lago Partners Inc. A $2 million verdict has been found in the suit filed by 30-year-old Bradley Smith who incurred serious brain injuries during a 2001 brawl at the Lake Conroe resort's Grandstand Bar. The jury found that the bar was 51% responsible for the incident. (Dec-18-03) [ THE COURIER ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and... - Settlements and Verdicts: Tut Systems Inc.
A $10 million settlement has been reached in a group of shareholder lawsuits which were filed against the company following a 94% drop in value of the company's stock. The suits were filed on behalf of investors who bought the stock between July 20, 2000, and Jan. 31, 2001. (Jan-05-04) [ SAN FRANCISCO BUSINESS TIMES ] Legal Help If you have a s... - Settlements and Verdicts: Accountant Malpractice
A $5.1 million jury verdict was achieved for George Krikorian in Los Angeles Superior Court. Mr. Krikorian sold eight of his theaters to Regal Cinemas in 1996 for approximately $35 million. Mr. Krikorian retained the defendant accountants to assist in the creation and implementation of a tax plan that would structure the transaction to maximize Mr... - Settlements and Verdicts: AOL Time Warner Inc
Under a proposed settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, AOL will have to make it easier for customers to cancel their subscriptions. The FTC had accused AOL of hassling subscribers who cancelled their subscriptions, and continued to bill customers who thought they had cancelled the service. (Sep-23-03) [ PRESS RELEASE ] [ REUTERS ] Legal Hel... - Settlements and Verdicts: Unocal Corporation.
A $5 million settlement has been reached in the lawsuit filed by the city of Santa Monica. The suit alleged that the company had contaminated the city's drinking water supply with an oil additive. (Dec-06-03) [ LOOKOUT NEWS ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation, please click the l... - Settlements and Verdicts: Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho, Ltd.
A $10.5 million verdict has been reached in the lawsuit filed by Goss International. The suit claimed that TKS of Japan had improperly dumped large newspaper printing presses into the US in order to impair the US printing press industry. (Dec-04-03) Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no... - Settlements and Verdicts: State of Hawaii.
An $8.56 million settlement has been reached in the lawsuit filed by the survivors and the families of victims in the 1999 rockfall at the Sacred Falls State Park. A 2002 ruling stated that the state had not adequately warned visitors that the rocks above the trail could be a hazard. (Dec-06-03) [ HONOLULU ADVISOR ] Legal Help If you have a sim... - Settlements and Verdicts: El Paso Natural Gas.
A $48.3 million settlement has been reached in the lawsuit filed on behalf Las Vegas residential gas and electric customers. The suit alleged that the company had conspired to drive up natural gas prices by manipulating the wholesale market in the West. Customers will receive a credit for approximately $12 on their utility bills next year. (Dec-13-12) [ R... - Settlements and Verdicts: Credit Lyonnais.
In legal trouble? Get help now from a local criminal defense attorney. A $760 million settlement has been reached in the criminal lawsuit filed in regards to the company's allegedly illegal takeover of California's Executive Life Insurance Co. in 1993. The suit charges the French bank with fraud and financial reporting violations. (Dec-12-03) ... - Settlements and Verdicts: Flextronics International.
A $23 million dollar settlement has been reached in the lawsuit filed by US biomedical testing firm Beckman Coulter. The suit was filed against the Singapore-based electronics manufacturer regarding a contract dispute. (Nov-27-03) [ CHANNELNEWSASIA ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no oblig... - Settlements and Verdicts: Catholic Diocese of Oakland.
A $17 million settlement has been reached in the sexual abuse lawsuit filed by a church volunteer who alleges that he was molested by Father Robert E. Freitas, 58, of San Leandro in 1979. The victim further alleged that the church leaders knew that Freitas was a danger but did not do anything about him. (Nov-25-03) [ CONTRA COSTA TIMES ] Legal He... - cell phone companies overcharging and hidden fees
Cell Phone Companies If you suspect you have been overcharged by a cell phone company, or if you suspect you are being charged hidden fees, please file your complaint below. If your injustice does not match the complaint described above, please use this form to register your complaint. Thank you...